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'Flat Broke Fair' parade hits town
The Mineral County Fair Parade began promptly at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5 on River Street in Superior. Floats, horse riders and cars crossed the bridge into town waving to the crowd and throwing candy to kids. The theme this year was “Flat Broke Fair” and the theme was the result of a shaky start this year’s fair board experienced. The budget was tight going into this year’s fair, explained the fair board secretary, Deb Davis-Quitt. However, thanks to some fundraising efforts and a $1,500 grant from Blackfoot Telephone the fair went on without a hitch.
Locals come together to help woman with rare illness
How do you explain to someone that you have a depilating disease that they cannot see, but it is the reason why you can’t stand up to shake their hand? One local Plains woman could come close to explaining just how close to the truth that scenario is.
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Montana Governor Steve Bullock issued an official state of emergency on Sunday, July 23, 2017.
Evacuations ordered for Sunrise Fire
An eerie orange glow crept between the summer sun and a dark plume of smoke on Quartz Loop Road late Wednesday afternoon on July 26. It left a feeling of impending doom as the column of smoke rose higher into the hazy sky. Forest Service crews cast a wary eye toward the ridge overlooking Meadow Creek Road, on the east side of the Sunrise Fire. A horse-shoe shaped fire which had been burning in the area since Sunday, July 16.
How the Sunrise Fire grew to over 6,400 acres
By Sunday morning, July 30 the Sunrise Fire had grown to 6,400 acres and was only 5 percent contained. As a result of continued hot, dry weather and westerly winds. Some 60 homes were threatened by the fire and residents were ordered to evacuate from the Sunrise and Quartz Flats areas with Verde Creek remaining at Stage 2 orders to be ready to evacuate. The area terrain is steep and hard to reach with hand crews in most areas.
Sunrise Fire now nations number one priority which grew to 3,700 acres overnight
The Sunrise Fire burning 11 miles east of Superior blew up overnight and grew another 1,000 acres. It now stands at 3,700 acres as of Thursday at 11 a.m. and is now the nation’s number one priority fire. For local fire crews this means more resources to battle the growing blaze.
Farmers markets yield big community reward
he farmers markets in Alberton and Superior are small, but they carry a big message about promoting healthy communities.
Owners of former paper mill sued for $1.2 million in taxes
After three years of non-payment for property taxes, Missoula County is suing the owners of the former Smurfit-Stone mill in Frenchtown, located just east of Alberton.
Best-selling Missoula authors visit local library
The Mineral County Library welcomed two special guests on July 8, authors Kat and Larry Jay “L.J.” Martin.
St. Regis highway receives beautification project
St. Regis residents and travelers through the area can’t miss the bright orange traffic cones and construction lining Montana 135 just north of the four-way stop through town. The project is part of the St. Regis Resort District Enhancement and Beautification Project, which began on June 5.
Local wild card team wins 3-on-3 age division title
The Wild Horse Sporting Complex held its second annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament this past weekend in Plains.
Two small wildfires reported in Mineral County
The Superior Ranger District reported that there was no fire activity in the area west of Superior. However, two small blazes broke out in the Nine Mile Ranger District over the weekend. A 12-acre blaze called the Burdett Fire was reported nine miles southeast of Tarkio. It is in a remote area caused by lightning.
Bunny Club puts on show in Plains
The Bunny Club recently hopped into Plains for the annual cotton tail camp out show.
Superior gets water tender to prepare for fire season
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s Equipment Development Center in Missoula brought a water tender to the Superior Volunteer Fire Department on July 11, announced Fire Chief Rob Torrey.
Shed fire threatens residential area
Frenchtown Rural Fire District, the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and Missoula County Sheriff’s Department raced up Toulette Lane and Fox Hill Road on the afternoon of July 4 to a structure fire in Frenchtown.
Crock-Pot program helps kids learn to cook at home
Dawn Bauer is helping fight hunger in Mineral County.
Life Flight Network no longer offering memberships
Life Flight Network, which is a not-for-profit air medical service, can no longer selling memberships in Montana. This is the result of legislative House Bill 73, which was recently signed into law by Governor Steve Bullock. In an unrelated move, Life Flight is now in-network with Montana’s two large insurance companies, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana and Pacific Source. The two companies reaches about 90 percent of the commercial insurance in Montana.
Kickoff gets summer off to a great start in Plains
The Sanders County Summer Kickoff offered fun and games for all ages in what is anticipated to become an annual event. Simple Simon’s Pizza owners, Shawn and Shawna Purkeypule organized the kickoff, which was centered at the Plain’s fairgrounds. Other activities occurred at various venues around town.
End of era for Alberton dump site
On the west end of Alberton, there are two parcels of land perched on the north side of Interstate 90 that contain neighboring dumps.
Cyclists in Thompson Falls Saturday were 'pedaling with a purpose'
Montana is a popular destination for cyclists who want to experience the beauty of nature up close, but some of those cyclists also ride for other motivations. This year marks the 30th anniversary that members of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, from chapters across the country, have pedaled across the U.S. working to raise funds for “The Ability Experience,” which supports people with disabilities. The 38-member team—30 riders plus eight crew, that was making its way from Thompson Falls to Missoula on Saturday is one of three cohorts traversing from the West to the East coast. The fraternity anticipates raising $650,000 through their “Journey of Hope” philanthropy this year.